Educational background

• Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Marketing, Northern 
  Michigan University, Marquette, USA 

Professional background

Per Utnegaard was elected as a member of Sulzer Ltd’s Board of Directors in 2023. He has over 30 years of experience in strategic management consulting and 20 years of experience as a board member of publicly listed companies. Per Utnegaard has held several international leadership positions in logistics and transportation. From 2019 until 2025 he held Board of Director roles in Alvest Holding (Paris) and Saudi Ground Services (Jeddah). From 2015 to 2016 he served as CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board for Bilfinger SE. He ran Swissport International as CEO and President from 2007 to 2015, where he gained in-depth services experience on a global scale. Before that (2002 to 2005), Per Utnegaard was in charge of the Wholesale division of the pharma and beauty group Alliance Boots Plc. Additionally, he is an acting senior advisor for several stock-listed private equity companies.

Other listed company mandates

• None

Other activities and vested interests

• None